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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,570.39, 35,343.29 and 15,254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,570.39, 35,343.29 and 15,254.33 is: 22,873.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,570.39 : 35,343.29 = 15,254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,570.39/35,343.29 = 15,254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,570.39x = 35,343.29 × 15,254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,570.39x = 539,137,984.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,137,984.56/23,570.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,873.53

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